What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Field Technician/Field Technician/Sr. Field Technician position at Boardwalk Pipeline Partners?
**Job Title:** Associate Field Technician/Field Technician/Sr. Field Technician
Location: Sterlington, LA, USA
Description
This position is responsible for carrying out daily operations & maintenance tasks associated with pipeline activities and to assist with operations and maintenance of Texas Gass Bastrop and/or Guthrie Compressor Station facilities located in the Bastrop or Sterlington, Louisiana area.
The successful candidate will be responsible for environmental health & safety and reliability for natural gas transmission through the pipeline system. Specific duties will consist of reading rectifiers, valve inspection and maintenance, tank gauging, pipeline locating, pipeline patrolling, gas sampling, one-calls, preventive pipeline maintenance and operations related to meter station, valve site and right of way maintenance, gas quality monitoring and assisting with construction and repairs of pipelines and associated facilities.
The compressor facilities include a turbine unit, associated auxiliary equipment, and control equipment. This position may occasionally be required to assist at other nearby areas.
The successful candidate will be expected to respond to call-outs and will be part of the on-call rotation related to pipeline and compression and for responding to emergency or abnormal situations.
Requirements
- 1-5 years of gas pipeline operations and maintenance experience or equivalent petrochemical / oil industry experience.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, problem solving skills and a history of safe work are required.
- Ability to work outside in hot, cold, muddy, and wet environments and ability to stand for long periods of time and climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to utilize a PC and manage a filing system.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. for a minimum of 50 feet.
- Ability to operate valve control wheels with a minimum of 50 turns.
- Valid drivers license with a safe driving record, and the ability to pass auditory and optic exams.
PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE
- 3 (plus) years of gas pipeline operations and maintenance experience.
- Natural gas compression experience.
EDUCATION
- High school Diploma or equivalent
- Associate Degree related to the field of natural gas pipeline operations and maintenance (Preferred)
About Boardwalk Pipelines, LP
Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hire.
Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.